Grandma’s Home Remedies

Home Remedy: Using 5-HTP

5-HTP is an acronym for 5-Hydroxytryptophan. This tongue twister of a name is actually a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. It’s also an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. If this has got you all confused, know that 5-HTP is a dietary supplement that is used as an antidepressant, a sleep aid and an appetite suppressant. (1) Sources [...] Click here to read more »